Bomb Proof... reasonably priced watch

Terrytori · 12-15-2008, 12:49 PM

I'm looking for suggestions.
I currently own a Cartier Tank Chrono... cost of battery
change and gasket ( O Ring) replacement and basic service...$650. CAN.
I've owned Rolex & Panerai. I no longer want to carry the price
of a good scooter on my wrist.

Any and all suggestions for rough, waterproof, under $600 timepieces
welcome and appreciated.

dynamos2000 · 12-15-2008, 12:59 PM

$14 - Walmart

earthroamer · 12-15-2008, 01:03 PM

I have a Timex Expedition that I've used for 2-3 years now for backpacking, m/c touring. I got it on sale for $30.

mrt10x · 12-15-2008, 01:40 PM

I love the watches available on www.watchbuys.com. These are German watches, usually with ETA or Valjoux movements with German cases. You can get a great buy on a really solid watch that is still unique and not a Seiko or a Citizen, and is still an automatic movement,,,so no batteries. I really like this one http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/vi...6&idcategory=8
I have bought a couple of watches from these guys.. great service.

That being said, I wear a GShock that i bought 18 years ago before i left for OCS still to this day when I am in the field... i think I have replaced the battery 4 times and the strap once.

mrt10x · 12-15-2008, 01:57 PM

sorry missed your price point

Here is a bomb proof, titanium cased, automatic that will out live you

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/wat...?itemid=505476

Ge-Mini-gun · 12-15-2008, 02:35 PM

Sell you this one for $100 shipped

Longknife · 12-15-2008, 02:54 PM

Have always had great luck with Swiss Army. The one currently on my wrist has pretty much been worn since I bought it 11 years ago and I've had absolutely no problems with it and keeps perfect time.

Natron650 · 12-15-2008, 03:28 PM

Beefy, indestructible watch. It's a seriously large piece of equipment. Weighs almost 6 oz.

I have this one (quartz) and one of the GSAR mechanical ones as well.

The GSAR has a slightly smaller diameter and a nice little ETA movement, but is just above your posted price point.

FlowBee · 12-15-2008, 03:35 PM

WTF is wrong with a Timex? Tells time within a few seconds per week, uses cheap batteries available everywhere, and costs less than a night at the pub.

Nobody is going to mug you for your Timex. Break it? Oh well!

And, yeah, I have expensive watches. They sit at home.

I wear a Timex. They take a licking...

Terrytori · 12-15-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlowBee

And, yeah, I have expensive watches. They sit at home.

.

I just arrived at that point which is why i started this thread.
Greatly appreciated.

Josephvman · 12-15-2008, 03:44 PM

Tissot T-Touch. I've had one for a few years, treat it mercilessly, and it hasn't missed a beat. It has some nice functions too.

Tall_Canuck · 12-15-2008, 03:59 PM

I have beat the shiite out of mine for 10 years and my dad has done the same for 35; they are bulletproof, no nonsense and classic.

At the end of time there will be cockroaches and Seiko Divers watches.

Embalmer12 · 12-15-2008, 04:10 PM

Take a look at Suunto.

I sold them for years and never had an unhappy customer whether they were a first time buyer or otherwise. They might be a different build than what you're looking for but you'll have choices on types of bands/colors. Of course, the more expensive they are, the more gadgety. I did the same thing, got a Rolex Explorer and have watched my watch

, sit in a box and tell me the time.

Good luck....

Lone Rider · 12-15-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earthroamer

I have a Timex Expedition that I've used for 2-3 years now for backpacking, m/c touring. I got it on sale for $30.

Nope. Won't do.
Too cheap.

Lone Rider · 12-15-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tall_Canuck

...At the end of time there will be cockroaches and Seiko Divers watches....

Could be a great ad.

12-15-2008, 12:49 PM	#1
Terrytori ^OP Namaste Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Halifax Nova Scotia Oddometer: 1,739	Bomb Proof... reasonably priced watch I'm looking for suggestions. I currently own a Cartier Tank Chrono... cost of battery change and gasket ( O Ring) replacement and basic service...$650. CAN. I've owned Rolex & Panerai. I no longer want to carry the price of a good scooter on my wrist. Any and all suggestions for rough, waterproof, under $600 timepieces welcome and appreciated. __________________ 2013 Ninja 300 ABS, '11 883 Iron ( kicked to 1200), '08 Vespa 250 GTV http://www.secordgallery.com/gallery...2_itemId=35642

12-15-2008, 12:59 PM	#2
dynamos2000 is boinking your mom Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Oddometer: 1,560	$14 - Walmart __________________ 2010 Honda Shadow RS

12-15-2008, 01:03 PM	#3
earthroamer Stuck in Pindadesh Joined: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 2,045	I have a Timex Expedition that I've used for 2-3 years now for backpacking, m/c touring. I got it on sale for $30. __________________ Jim 06 F650GS I wanna ride

12-15-2008, 01:40 PM	#4
mrt10x Dumba$s Jarhead Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Newport, RI Oddometer: 2,850	I love the watches available on www.watchbuys.com. These are German watches, usually with ETA or Valjoux movements with German cases. You can get a great buy on a really solid watch that is still unique and not a Seiko or a Citizen, and is still an automatic movement,,,so no batteries. I really like this one http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/vi...6&idcategory=8 I have bought a couple of watches from these guys.. great service. That being said, I wear a GShock that i bought 18 years ago before i left for OCS still to this day when I am in the field... i think I have replaced the battery 4 times and the strap once. __________________ We are enmeshed in the cancerous discipline of "security." And in the worship of security we fling our lives beneath the wheels of routine - and before we know it our lives are gone.

12-15-2008, 01:57 PM	#5
mrt10x Dumba$s Jarhead Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Newport, RI Oddometer: 2,850	sorry missed your price point Here is a bomb proof, titanium cased, automatic that will out live you http://stores.channeladvisor.com/wat...?itemid=505476 __________________ We are enmeshed in the cancerous discipline of "security." And in the worship of security we fling our lives beneath the wheels of routine - and before we know it our lives are gone.

12-15-2008, 02:35 PM	#6
Ge-Mini-gun Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Winchester, VA Oddometer: 313	Sell you this one for $100 shipped __________________ "My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing will begin in five minutes." (Ronald Reagan 11 August 1984) Switching to DirectTV - use this 52824519

12-15-2008, 02:54 PM	#7
Longknife Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Sidney, Ohio Oddometer: 174	Swiss Army Have always had great luck with Swiss Army. The one currently on my wrist has pretty much been worn since I bought it 11 years ago and I've had absolutely no problems with it and keeps perfect time.

12-15-2008, 03:28 PM	#8
Natron650 Adventure Commuter Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Tennessee Oddometer: 21	Marathon JSAR Beefy, indestructible watch. It's a seriously large piece of equipment. Weighs almost 6 oz. I have this one (quartz) and one of the GSAR mechanical ones as well. The GSAR has a slightly smaller diameter and a nice little ETA movement, but is just above your posted price point.

12-15-2008, 03:35 PM	#9
FlowBee Just me. Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Stasis. Oddometer: 3,385	WTF is wrong with a Timex? Tells time within a few seconds per week, uses cheap batteries available everywhere, and costs less than a night at the pub. Nobody is going to mug you for your Timex. Break it? Oh well! And, yeah, I have expensive watches. They sit at home. I wear a Timex. They take a licking... __________________ This space for rent.

12-15-2008, 03:44 PM	#11
Josephvman I'm the Decider Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, TX Oddometer: 3,310	Tissot T-Touch. I've had one for a few years, treat it mercilessly, and it hasn't missed a beat. It has some nice functions too. __________________ '11 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Sport "Stormtrooper II" '09 BMW HP2 Sport '98 Ducati 900SS Final Edition "The old whore" '93 Ducati 900SS "Slightly older whore" "Gentlemen. You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"

12-15-2008, 03:59 PM	#12
Tall_Canuck Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary Canada Oddometer: 289	Seiko Automatic Divers I have beat the shiite out of mine for 10 years and my dad has done the same for 35; they are bulletproof, no nonsense and classic. At the end of time there will be cockroaches and Seiko Divers watches.

12-15-2008, 04:10 PM	#13
Embalmer12 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Nebraska Oddometer: 113	Maybe Take a look at Suunto. I sold them for years and never had an unhappy customer whether they were a first time buyer or otherwise. They might be a different build than what you're looking for but you'll have choices on types of bands/colors. Of course, the more expensive they are, the more gadgety. I did the same thing, got a Rolex Explorer and have watched my watch , sit in a box and tell me the time. Good luck....

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